Born in Florence, he was a lifelong resident. He and his wife also maintained a home on Long Beach Island for many years.

Leon retired 15 years ago from Zackys Shack, a tavern in Wrightstown that he co-owned and operated with his brother, which they established in 1970. They also were the former proprietors of the D13 Tavern in Juliustown.

Leon was a U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of the Roebling V.F.W Post 8828, and the Marconi Italian Lodge of Florence.

Some of his interests in life were following football, gardening, cooking, golfing, dancing, and listening to Andre Bocelli opera music.

His family was most precious to him and spending time with them brought him much joy.

He was the son of the late Guiseppe and Esolena Manzi Stefanoni; and brother of the late Alderigo Stefanoni (the late Yolanda), and Lily Gauntt.

Leon is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean M. (DiFilippo) Stefanoni; his three children Debra Stefanoni and her husband, Michael Sliwinski, of Canada, Sandra Pena and her husband, Ted, of Oradell, and Craig Stefanoni and his wife, Sharon, of Beach Haven Park; his five grandchildren, Michael Sliwinski, Jeena and Jordan Pena, and Allison and Nicholas Stefanoni; his sister, Verna Chance (the late Donald) of Roebling, and his brothers, Joseph Stefanoni (Janice) of Harvey Cedars, and Anthony Stefanoni (Louise) of Florence; his mother-in-law, Lena DiFilippo of Florence; his brother-in-law, Alfeo DiFilippo (Marguerite) of Tabernacle; and several nieces and nephews.

No calling hours or services will be held. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, North Hanover Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be sent to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08554. Dennison Funeral Home,

214 W. Front St.

Florence

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